NATO Secretary General thanks Türkiye 

The chief of NATO on Sunday expressed gratitude to Türkiye’s support in sending reinforcements to Kosovo during a meeting in Istanbul with Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Report informs, citing Anadolu Agency.

Speaking to reporters following the closed-door meeting with Erdogan at the Dolmabahce Palace, Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said: "I thank Türkiye for sending reinforcements to northern Kosovo following the recent unrest" in the region.

Stoltenberg also stressed the importance of Türkiye's strong support for war-battered Ukraine, including spearheading reaching the Black Sea grain deal and making sure it continues.

On Saturday, Stoltenberg attended Erdogan's inauguration ceremony and took the opportunity to congratulate him on his reelection last Sunday and the high voter turnout.

During their meeting, the two leaders also discussed important matters set to be discussed in July at NATO’s summit in Vilnius, Lithuania.